The State\u2019s night-time economy is thriving, with close to 200 live performance venues able to play later and for longer since the NSW Government\u2019s 24-Hour Economy reforms commenced two years ago.
Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said while it has been a challenging two years for artists and venues, it\u2019s great they are now taking advantage of these initiatives and contributing to the growing night-time economy.
\u201cSome of the changes include fast-tracking approvals by removing red tape, trialling the State\u2019s first special entertainment precinct and extending initiatives like alfresco dining – these reforms have marked a significant turning point to our late night offerings.\u201d
Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Alister Henskens said the 24-hour economy is an integral part of the commercial, cultural and social fabric of NSW.
\u201cThe reforms have reignited social connection and economic activity across the State, and supported the jobs of thousands of people who work in industries including hospitality, sport, arts and culture, and tourism,\u201d Mr Henskens said.
24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues said the reforms have changed the game, helping night-time industries build a vibrant, safe and sustainable offering.
\u201cIt is fantastic to see so many festivals, venues and artists taking advantage of the reforms which are supporting a resurgence of live performances across our State,\u201d Mr Rodrigues said.
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The State\u2019s night-time economy is thriving, with close to 200 live performance venues able to play later and for longer since the NSW Government\u2019s 24-Hour Economy reforms commenced two years ago. Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said while it has been a challenging two years for artists and venues, it\u2019s great they are now … Continue reading “NSW Government reforms bring late-night economy back to life”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19177"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19178,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19177\/revisions\/19178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Emily Collins, Managing Director of Music NSW said:<\/strong>
\u201cOver the past year we have seen a raft of new live performance venues spring up across NSW, in part thanks to the reforms set out in the 24-Hour Economy Act. The removal of red tape and incentives to put on live music have given a boost to the sector as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic\u201d.
Mick Gibb, CEO, Night-Time Industries Association said:<\/strong>
“After years of hard work by dedicated advocates, including the Night-Time Industries Association, the passage of the 24-Hour Economy Act with bi-partisan support marked a leap forward for operators in night-time industries. With the groundwork laid, industry and government must continue working together to build upon this foundation to make NSW a thriving hub of night-time activity.”
Mark Gerber, Owner of the Oxford Arts Factory and curator at The Lansdowne said:<\/strong>
\u201cLive music is back better than ever! It\u2019s great to see bands touring, crowds back and venues full again. As we head into our busiest summer in years, the outlook for Sydney\u2019s music scene is bright.\u201d
Nathan Stratton, Owner-Manager of La La La\u2019s in Wollongong said:<\/strong>
\u201cThe Government\u2019s assistance through the last two years has been pivotal for the popular bar\u2019s success.
\u201cOn the back of the drastic social and economic changes, many things, like outdoor dining, went from a \u2018nice to have\u2019 to a \u2018necessary to grow\u2019. Making these things accessible meant we could keep our doors open and become an active part in revitalising Wollongong.
\u201cWhen we talk about our success, it would be that with the support of many government initiatives, we are still here, going strong to serve our community.\u201d
Jimmy Cox, Co-owner of the Tinshed Brewery in Dungog said:<\/strong>
\u201cThe changes in the reforms have been beneficial to the business over the past few years.
\u201cThe changes made it much easier for live entertainment being accessible in our small country town. Our licensed floor space increased, allowing us to employ more local artist to play at our brewery.
\u201cWe are thankful that the NSW Government has been proactive to make a difference in helping businesses thrive.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"